Calvin Harris, born Adam Richard Wiles on January 17, 1984, is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter who has become one of the most influential figures in modern electronic music. Rising to prominence with his debut album I Created Disco in 2007, which featured the hit singles Acceptable in the 80s and The Girls, he quickly gained international attention. His follow-up album, Ready for the Weekend, and chart-topping single I'm Not Alone cemented his status in the UK. Harris achieved global success with his third album 18 Months, producing a record-breaking nine top ten singles in the UK and earning worldwide recognition. Subsequent albums Motion, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, and Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 continued his run of international hits. He holds the record for the most number one singles in the UK during the 2010s and was the first British solo artist to surpass one billion streams on Spotify. Throughout his career, Harris has earned multiple Brit and Grammy nominations, winning British Producer of the Year and British Single of the Year in 2019. He is acclaimed for his innovation in dance music and was named the world's highest-paid DJ by Forbes for six consecutive years.